What happened: Joshua Van and Manel Kape exchanged messages as talk of a title meeting built, per Sports Illustrated. The exchange follows online links between the pair and a UFC 336 co-main slot.

Why it matters: Van was already targeted for the next title defense after UFC 331. A Kape meeting would settle the challenger order and fix the division's next title timeline.

What to watch: Watch for UFC to confirm the matchup, date and bout order through official channels.